AirCard ® 778S Mobile Hotspot User Guide 2400364 Rev 1
Preface Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
AirCard 778S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for NETGEAR Inc. This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. Copyright © 2013 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, AirCard, and Watcher are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s).
Contents Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Know your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirCard 778S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Reset the mobile hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Temperature-related alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 1: Get Started This chapter provides an overview of the AirCard 778S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up your mobile hotspot and connect to the Internet. Know your device Your mobile hotspot enables you to create a Wi-Fi network anywhere there is cellular network coverage. You can use that Wi-Fi network to connect your laptop and other Wi-Fi capable devices to your network provider’s mobile broadband network and connect to the Internet.
AirCard 778S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Power button Table 1-1: Power button usage Desired result Action Turn mobile hotspot on Press and hold the power button for 3–4 seconds. Turn mobile hotspot off Press and hold the power button for 3–4 seconds. Wake up Wi-Fi signal and device screen Press and quickly release the power button.
Get Started LCD screen elements Icons on the LCD screen’s top row indicate the status of the mobile hotspot. Icons on the second row indicate alerts, messages, other notifications, and battery status. The remainder of the screen shows Wi-Fi details and data usage.
AirCard 778S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Accessories • Micro USB cable — Used mainly for recharging the battery, although you can also use it to tether the mobile hotspot to your computer • Wall charger — Used with the USB cable to recharge the battery or to power the mobile hotspot from a wall socket Power sources You can power your mobile hotspot from: • Rechargable battery included with the mobile hotspot • Wall socket using the wall charger and USB cable • USB port on your computer Set up and c
Get Started Connect to the Internet To connect to the Internet: 1. Turn on the mobile hotspot. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds. Once powered up, the mobile hotspot automatically searches for and connects to your network provider’s mobile broadband network. Note: Your mobile hotspot does not need to be connected to the computer with the USB cable to connect to the Internet. The USB cable is used mainly for recharging the battery.
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2 2: Use Your Mobile Hotspot This chapter provides information on how to use your mobile hotspot. Note: To change settings you need to be logged in as Administrator. See Set up and connect to the Internet on page 10. Add a wireless device to your Wi-Fi network You can connect up to ten wireless devices (plus one device tethered by USB) such as smart phones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, printers, gaming consoles, and digital picture frames to your mobile hotspot network.
AirCard 778S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Your mobile hotspot and the wireless device will communicate and establish the connection. Messages and Alerts View alerts Your mobile hotspot displays alerts to advise you of the device status. On the LCD screen: On the home screen, the Alerts icon indicates that you have system alerts. To view alerts: 1. On the home screen, click the power button (press and quickly release). 2. Read each alert that appears and follow any displayed instructions.
Use Your Mobile Hotspot Recharge the battery The battery comes partially charged. You can recharge the battery from a wall socket or from the USB port on your computer. To recharge the battery from a wall socket (Fastest option): 1. Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the mobile hotspot and attach the other end to the wall charger (included). 2. Plug the wall charger into a wall socket. The battery icon includes a lightning bolt to indicate that the battery is charging.
AirCard 778S Mobile Hotspot User Guide The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged ( 16 ) and an alert is displayed.
3 3: Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to questions you may have about your mobile hotspot. (Also see Troubleshooting on page 19.) How do I turn the mobile hotspot off? Press and hold the power button for 3–4 seconds.
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4 4: Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that may arise when using your mobile hotspot. Reset the mobile hotspot From the homepage, you can clear your account information to use your device another account, reset most settings (except for your account and network activation), or reset your device to its factory default settings (this is useful if you have lost your Admin Login for the homepage).
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5 5: Specifications Mechanical specifications Table 5-1: Mechanical specifications Weight 104g (3.67 oz.) Length 110 mm (4.33 in.) Width 60 mm (2.36 in.) Thickness 16 mm (0.63 in.
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6 6: Regulatory and Safety Information Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (that is, have errors), or be totally lost.
AirCard 778S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, legal action, or both. Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The mobile hotspot may be used normally at this time. • While operating a vehicle The driver or operator of any vehicle should not use a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle.
Regulatory and Safety Information Where appropriate, the use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions: removed repeated content (I had left in 'If this equipment does cause ... tv technician for help') Rev 1 Sep.13 Note: (EMI) – United States FCC Information – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Index A M accessories included, 10 add a wireless device, 13 Admin Login, 11 alerts, 14 troubleshooting, 19 view, 14 mobile hotspot reset, 19 turn off, 17 B battery, 14 inserting, 10 life, extend, 14 recharging, 15 P password guest Wi-Fi, 11 main Wi-Fi, 11 power button, 8 power source, 10 R regulatory information, 23 C connect to the Internet, 10, 11 connected devices number, 17 S safety information, 23 security credentials, 11 specifications, 21 G Guest Wi-Fi password, 11 I icons on the LCD, 9 In
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